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Nicola Sturgeon cites ‘society raining down on trans people’ as resignation factor
Transgender people are being used as a political "battering ram," the former Scottish first minister has stated
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JK Rowling challenges Scotland’s new hate crime law: ‘I look forward to being arrested’
"We hope that the trans community in Scotland are reassured to see that threats, abuse, and hate are being taken seriously," Gendered Intelligence, a trans charity, has said
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Scottish Government opens consultation on ending ‘conversion therapy’ practices
"We are leading the way in the UK," said Scotland's Equalities Minister Emma Roddick on Tuesday (9 January)
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Scottish Government funds mental health project for LGBTQ youth
The Chief Executive of LGBT Youth Scotland said the funding was "a step in the right direction"
Life Travel
48 hours in Edinburgh: From majestic Arthur’s Seat to dazzling LGBTQ bar CC Blooms
Attitude travels to the Scottish capital to explore the city's centuries-old history, rugged scenery and dynamic dining and hoteling options
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Scottish Green candidate challenges Labour on LGBTQ+ education
"I want every young person in Rutherglen and Hamilton West to feel safe being who they are."
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Scottish primary school becomes first to deliver all-inclusive LGBT education
“We will continue to do all we can to help young people to reach their full potential in a diverse and inclusive society”
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Nearly 60% of Scotland’s secondary schools support inclusivity scheme
“With nearly two-thirds of secondary schools participating, this represents a significant commitment from Scottish educators to LGBT inclusion,” LGBT Youth Scotland said.
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Scottish government to challenge the UK government’s blocking of gender reforms
"Legal challenge is our only reasonable means of resolving this situation," Scotland's Social Justice Secretary, Shirley-Anne Somerville, has said.
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SNP leader shouldn’t be against gay marriage, says Humza Yousaf
"I don't subscribe to that view [that gay sex is a sin]"
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Kemi Badenoch defends Kate Forbes’ anti-gay marriage views
“I actually admire her for not being dishonest,” Badenoch stated.
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Kate Forbes comments on sex outside of marriage and defends gay marriage stance
The MSP apologised for any "pain" her comments on gay marriage caused.
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Defiant crowds protest against the UK government blocking gender reforms
"Don't give up. We fought, we win, we go again."
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London Trans Pride to protest the blocking of Scotland’s gender reform bill
London Trans Pride's emergency protest begins at 5pm on Wednesday 18 January outside 10 Downing Street.
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UK Government confirms ‘conversion therapy’ ban will include trans people
"Our communities simply cannot face any further delays."
News UK
UK Government blocks Scotland’s gender recognition reform
Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, described it as "a full-frontal attack on our democratically elected Scottish Parliament."
News UK
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ‘concerned’ about Scotland’s Gender Reform bill
It follows reports that the UK Government could block the bill.
News UK
UK government may block Scotland’s Gender Reform Bill
A Stonewall rep has stated that blocking the bill would be “spiteful” and a “mistake”
News UK
Scotland passes gender recognition reform in ‘victory for trans and all human rights’
Scotland is the first part of the UK to introduce these reforms.
Life Travel
Native Edinburgh review: ‘Cosy aparthotel reflects the city’s charms’
These recently renovated, fully serviced apartments in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town offer a chic and breezy home from home.